Though we like to think of ourselves as politically-minded, sometimes

it’s easy to let slip all the dates, deadlines and forms that can be

involved. For example, I never would have obtained an absentee ballot

and voted if my mother, the doyenne

of our family’s political involvement, downloaded it for me, brought it

to my house, stood over my shoulder as I voted, and mailed it right

then. (Thanks, mom!)

Sadly, not everybody has such an awesome, involved mom. And that’s

what DCist is for. No, not to fulfill some weird matronly needs of

yours, but to remind you: today is the last day to request your D.C.

absentee ballot to vote in the November 7 elections!

Luckily, there’s this internet thing to help you out. The D.C. Board of

Elections and Ethics has got you covered — simply head to their Web page and download the Absentee Ballot Request Form.

Since the ballots are actually due today, you can either teleport them

to the DCBOEE or drop them off in person at their office, which is 441

4th Street, NW, Suite 250 North, above the Judiciary Square Metro. The

nice lady at the office also told us you can vote there in person until

November 6, so that might be a better option.

Either way, get out there and do it! Voting: it’s fun.